Rakuraku Harima Explained

Rakuraku Harima
Type:Commuter Limited Express
Status:In service
Locale:Osaka and Hyogo, Japan
First:18 March 2019
Operator:West Japan Railway Company (JR West)
Distance:87.9km (54.6miles)
Line Used:JR Kobe Line (Tōkaidō Main Line, San'yō Main Line)
Class:Standard class, Green Car
Seating:Transverse
Otherfacilities:Sockets available for certain seats
Stock:289 series EMUs
El:1,500 V DC overhead

The is a Commuter Limited Express train operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) between Osaka Station and Himeji Station, on the JR Kobe Line (Tōkaidō Main Line, San'yō Main Line).[1] [2] [3]

Summary

This Commuter Limited Express train operates during weekday mornings and evenings. With the introduction of this train, Limited Express trains between 6pm and 8pm from Osaka to Himeji now operate at 1 hour intervals.[4] The total travel time of the Rakuraku Harima is about an hour, which is 5 to 10 minutes faster than a Special Rapid train.[5] J-WEST Card holders can enjoy a discount on the Limited Express charge with the "J-WEST Ticketless" service.[6]

As a Limited Express train, it is similar to the Biwako Express and the Haruka, that they all operate within JR West's "Urban Network" metropolitan area. It is also the first Limited Express train to be introduced to the Kinki Region in 16 years, ever since the debut of the Biwako Express in 2003.

Service pattern

The train operates only on weekdays. One eastbound train from Himeji to Osaka is operated in the morning rush hours, and one westbound train from Osaka to Himeji is operated in the evening rush hours.

Stations served

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Rolling stock

Car No.123456
AccommodationGreenReservedReservedReservedReservedReservedReserved
NoteWomen onlyBarrier-Free

History

References

This article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia.

External links

Notes and References

  1. 「らくラク」通勤で、毎日に充実したひとときを。JR神戸線に通勤特急がデビューします!. 西日本旅客鉄道. 2018-11-30. 2018-12-05.
  2. Web site: 2019年春ダイヤ改正(3月16日【土曜日】). 2018-12-14. 西日本旅客鉄道. 2018-12-14.
  3. Web site: 2019年3月16日にダイヤ改正を実施します. 西日本旅客鉄道 近畿統括本部. 2018-12-15.
  4. News: JR西日本、新快速Aシート&「らくラクはりま」で座席サービス充実. 2018-12-14. マイナビニュース. 2018-12-15.
  5. News: JR神戸線に通勤特急「らくラクはりま」 来春デビュー. 2018-12-07. 朝日新聞デジタル. 2018-12-15.
  6. News: 通勤特急「らくラクはりま」JR神戸線に2019年春デビュー JR西日本. 2018-11-30. 乗りものニュース. 2018-12-15.